Volkswagen Golf (Vii) /-Variant AU, AUV, 1K, 1KM side profile — Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment

Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment — Vii /-Variant AU, AUV, 1K, 1KM

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2013–2019
Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen Golf (Vii) /-Variant AU, AUV, 1K, 1KM (2013–2019) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6J–9J wheels at ET32–ET52.

Overview

The Volkswagen Golf (Vii) is a compact car/small family car produced by Volkswagen since its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012. It uses the new MQB platform, shared with other models like the Audi A3, SEAT Leon, and Škoda Octavia. The seventh generation of Golf was slightly larger than its predecessor but managed to be around 100 kg lighter depending on engine choice. This generation marked a significant shift in design philosophy towards aerodynamics and efficiency while maintaining Volkswagen's reputation for reliability and performance.

Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment

Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Golf (Vii) /-Variant AU, AUV, 1K, 1KM (2013–2019): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6J–9JET32–ET52

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~944,531 Volkswagen Golf licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 944,531 Volkswagen Golf on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
R2.0L turbocharged petrol engine (high power)petrol220 hp4Motion
GTI Clubsport2.0L turbocharged petrol engine (high power)petrol195 hpFWD
GTI Performance Pack2.0L turbocharged petrol engine (high power)petrol162 hpFWD
GTI2.0L turbocharged petrol engine (low power)petrol154 hpFWD
TDI2.0L diesel engine (high power)diesel150 hpFWD
GTE1.4L inline-4 turbocharged petrol engine and electric motorhybrid150 hpFWD
TSI1.8L inline-4 turbocharged petrol enginepetrol147 hpFWD
GTD Clubsport2.0L turbocharged diesel engine (high power)diesel147 hpFWD
GTD2.0L turbocharged diesel enginediesel140 hpFWD
e-Golfelectric motorelectric115 hpFWD
TSI1.4L inline-4 turbocharged petrol engine (high power)petrol110 hpFWD
TDI2.0L diesel engine (low power)diesel110 hpFWD
TDI1.6L diesel engine (high power)diesel105 hpFWD
TSI1.4L inline-4 turbocharged petrol enginepetrol90 hpFWD
TDI1.6L diesel engine (low power)diesel90 hpFWD
TSI1.2L inline-4 turbocharged petrol enginepetrol70 hpFWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
TSI110 hp8.3 s125 mph
TSI147 hp7.5 s140 mph
TDI90 hp13.8 s105 mph
TDI105 hp11.9 s118 mph
TDI110 hp11.4 s123 mph
TDI150 hp8.7 s134 mph
GTD140 hp8.5 s137 mph
GTI154 hp7.1 s148 mph
GTI Performance Pack162 hp6.9 s153 mph
GTD Clubsport147 hp7.8 s145 mph
GTI Clubsport195 hp6.7 s153 mph
GTE150 hp7.6 s128 mph
R220 hp5.1 s155 mph
e-Golf115 hp9.6 s87 mph

Body styles & production

Body stylesHatchback
Produced2013–2019

Trim levels

GolfGTIR

Factory colours

Reef Blue MetallicMoon Rock Gray MetallicDark Purple MetallicTitanium Beige MetallicPure WhiteFrostsilber MetallicCarbon Steel MetallicAmaryllisrot MetallicImola YellowStormbeige MetallicBlue Silk MetallicPlatinum Gray MetallicCinza Spectutig MetallicDeep Black PearlAzul Boreal MetallicCopper Orange MetallicGlacier Blue MetallicFrescogruen MetallicMocha Brown PearlOryxweiss Perleffekt

History & notable variants

The Mk7 introduced several notable changes, including the adoption of the MQB platform which allowed for greater flexibility in powertrain options and improved weight distribution. The Golf VII was praised for its advanced technology features and enhanced driving dynamics. Notable variants included the GTI Clubsport with 195 kW (261 hp) and the Golf R with a powerful 220 kW (300 hp) engine, both showcasing Volkswagen's commitment to performance.

Reliability & owner notes